Akira
How to say it: uh-KEER-uh · /əˈkirə/
Japanese name with multiple kanji; common meanings include 'bright, clear', 'intelligent', or 'dawn'. Traditionally unisex.
Akira was the 867th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 257 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to rise to #798 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #867 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 257 |
| Share of births | 1 in 12,900 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | −1% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #798 |
| In France, 2025 | #2,541 among girls’ names, 20 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to wide use in recent decades, Akira reached a high in the 2010s. Staying near that level, it is likely to move upward.
What goes with it
Bright and light with a blend of soft and crisp sounds, Akira travels easily across languages. Mika and Aya share its style.
Nicknames
- Aki
Honouring a Akira in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Akira is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Japanese.
In France: #2,541 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Akira
- Akira Sone (born 2000)Japanese judoka
- Akira Amano (born 1973)Japanese manga artist
- Akira SekineJapanese voice actress
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